Silken Tofu Leeks

 

Still have last week's bunching leeks? Check out our Volunteer Extraordinaire Jim’s suggestion:

Ingredients (Gluten Free and Vegan):

• Leeks
• Silken tofu
• Red pepper flakes
• Frying oil
• Cornstarch

Preparation:

1. Cut up leeks into itty bits.  Dredge in cornstarch.  Deep fry in about 2 cm of oil in a heavy cast iron.  Use a spider wand to pick up leeks and lightly shake them in a brown paper bag.  Salt and pepper in the bag.  
2. Add half a jar of red pepper flakes into the boiling oil.   Deep fry chilis halfway to burnt, about a minute or two.  
3. Turn off all heat.  Allow oil/cast iron to cool “a lot.”   Please be careful in this step.  Use a ladle and strainer to transfer lukewarm flavored oil into a container.  
4. Get a fancy plate.  Add silken tofu. Gently cut into cubes.  Top with chili/leek oil.  Top with leeks.  Party time.